Extracts from the Hibernian Bible Society Correspondence
Extracts from January 1825 issue discuss Protestant Bible society activity in Ireland. Correspondents report Cork Clonakilty and Donegal branches distributing Bibles and Testaments, with lists of subscribers and notes on increased interest. A Woolwich Ladies Bible Association is praised for aiding poor families and expanding scripture access through organized district visits and Dudley plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Profites Hibernian Bible Society
Cork Auxiliary Society
Dee
Cork
Donegal Ladies Bible Association
Bible Society of
Woolwich
Ladies Hibla Association
Bible Society
Dudley
Pir
Tower Auxiliary Bible Society Meeting Report
London notices reveal correspondence from the Ordnance Tower Auxiliary Bible Society. Secretary at Woolwich, Dr. Linthous Gregory, attends, with a letter read aloud. The writer notes General Neville chaired, and hopes the testimonial aids sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society
London
Ordnance Department
Tower Auxiliary Bible Society
Neville
Qlinthus Gregory
Woolwich
Ordnance Tower Auxiliary Bible Society
Royal Military Academy
Woolwhell
Fessel on shore at Bootle Bay creates wreck tale
James Porter reports the Ship Ospray driven ashore in Bootle Bay during a gale with all hands abandoning ship except the second mate and pilot. The crew were rescued by a fishing smack and plan to salvage cargo. The vessel now lies battered with a broken stern-post and heavy bilge, as a notice from the Liver Pool Advertiser notes.
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Messrs
Buchanong
Bardsay Island
W.S. W
Ma Oa
Liverpool
Hoylake
James Porter
Elopement and marital conflict in Bryanston Square affair
A London neighbourhood told tale of Mr and Mrs C- in Bryanston Square and a Mrs C who ran a female seminary at Kennington. Suspicions of infidelity arose after a visitor, Mr S, gained influence with Mrs C. She disappeared with an infant, reappearing days later with Mr S near Tottenham. Mr C, about 45, pursued but was restrained by friends. Mrs C is about 30 and daughter of a Norwich timber factor. she took 70 pounds and her wardrobe on elopement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Clonakilty
Pbaines
Fey
Wash
Benjamin Swere
Grouce
Bryanston Square
Ainas
Kennington
Famouy
Norwich
Mr C
Mr.s
Totenham
Searcely
English Monthly Agricultural Report for December
The December agricultural report notes heavy equinoctial rain and widespread damage from wind and floods. It cites slug infestation, wet soils, and uncertain wheat sowing, with contrasting farmer reports on last harvest. Prices ease for wheat, cattle moved to folds, and storage crops affected. the Smithfield market and cattle show attract strong local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiv
Smithfield
Kent
Bon Point
Female fashions for January eighteen twenty five illustrated
A detailed fashion description from Ackermann's Repository covers female attire for January 1825. It outlines a pink satin slip with tulle border, detachable strawberry motif decorations, white blond lace, pink rouleau, and an Anglo-Greek carriage dress, plus a pink Asiatic turban headpiece, pearl jewelry, and a variety of pelisses and bonnets. It notes specific fabrics, trims, and accessory details.
Fashion description of ornate headwear bodice and accessories
The text describes a broad gold band crown piece with four curved ornaments, Tartarian tirhan stripe with handkerchief, a pink and white crepe lisse cap with high crown and pink satin bands, and houffants. It details a volvat dress corsage with gold embroidery, long white gauze sleeves, blond trimming, velvet bands, satin skirt band, and evinture. Accessories include an African lilac barege turban with gold embroidery, long earrings, a medallion necklace, a Mhibet square shawl, short white gloves, and white satin shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evestre Daras
Volvat Dresa
Army Ledger Records Ireland Bed Money Cutoff and Obituary Lines
Directive from Secretary at War ends Bed Money in Ireland from the 24th. Long obituary list names officers, lieutenants, captains, surgeons and staff across multiple regiments, noting deaths, half pays, stations in India, Canada, the Cape, and other postings. The roll includes Fletcher, Champ- son, Pierce, Chapman, and many more, with references to Royal Marines, Engineers, and the East India Company service.
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van Orrice
Ireland
Gawesac
J. Leslie Cuming
Grenadier Guarda
Willisma
Royal Married
Mason Grwenats
Rowley
Royal Engineers
Deuty
Kesex
Thomas
East India Company
Cotower
Desbarren
60Th Foot
Sreer
Cotowers
Emes
Sth Foot
Dominica
Deschambault
109Th Foot
Montres
Canada
Scott
Kerin
Macmoriine
Mackintosh
Prith
Paton
Fletcher
5Th Foot
Barbadoes
Champson
Porte Charlotte
Vincent Pierce
Royal Artillery
Jersey
Dafford
Royal Marines
Redin
Pring
Warwickshire
Leutenants
Hamilton
North Britain
Marsh
Dursod
Ialington
Middlesex
Watson
Ceylon
Reiment
Kandy
Murray
Footham
Durham
Foster
Baif-port
Garrison
Fiske
D’autome
Pollock
J. James
Royal Marine Artilly
Lewis
Ditto
Fapions
W. Thompson
Blagrave
D. Robertson
Wilson
Iny
Artillery
Mitchell
Royall Marines
Getty
R. Smith
Woore
Hourmann
Minden
Progaia
Parker
South Lincoln
Beeby
Dublin
Quanten
Allan
Kaira
Bombay
Walsh
Chelsea
Honery
Cork
Whealey
Varaatxaat Byncroxs
Bird
Bomiy
Hurricane knocks down house and rattles town
Edinburgh Observer reports a westward hurricane that struck on a Wednesday night, toppling a new gable at the town’s west end and damaging a back wall in the southern suburbs, with trees uprooted and wreckage strewn across streets but no injuries. Nearby Cork officers Ward and Pitman arrive to train officials on new duty charging regulations effective January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh Observer
Measre
Ward
Pitman
Cork
Remsie
Sth
Beker
Berlin
Yeatarday
Shoscheles
London
New English ally of the Irish Catholic Association voted
The Irish Catholic Association in Dublin chose Cobbett as a key ally and supporter in England with O Connell leading the motion. The piece cites Cobbett's Register and discusses plans for Catholic petitions,Catholic relief, and landmark reforms in Ireland, criticizing radical reformers and urging public awareness of property transfers and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Thethalic Association
England
Thomas Paine
O'Connell
Dublin Bening Pog
Trelsuil
Cobbett
Cobbey
Bull Aball
Ireland
Persion
Cobbett Imediately
Drasen
Regiatar
Roman Catholic Association
O’connell
Francia Burdett
Fiincte
Sir Francis
Lord Grey
Brougham
Lingard
Hume
Thes
Bentincks
Cavendishes
Duke
Devonshire
Beeston
Job_ber
Yaasa
Wiensted
Doyle d “Eee
Irish Association
Even
Irish Roman Catholic Association
Hegistern
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Conn
Bibloe Society
Biplo
Timoleague
Hallisascarthy
Ring
Tam Olwaye
Ian
Stokes
Fessel
Bootle Bay
Duff
Fyewino Dagis
Morntno Vusirive
Cornalte
Ackermann
Foulde
the Army
Commissariat
Darantwins
Thomson
Freeman
M'Kenzie
Ceneral Bowie
Bodley
Thornton
Harrison
Cape of Good Hope
Burgeon Dent
Weat Indies
M'Lachan
M'Lachan, 69Th Foot
O' Beirne
Weay, India Regiment
Mawry
Cork Street
Hale, Ap Y
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